Active Shooter Preparedness Presented by: Name Here Developed by: Paul Wraalstad, Associate Director Memorial Union, North Dakota State University Jason Hancock, Associate Director Student Unions & Activities, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Used with Permission Paul and Jason

Learning Outcomes Develop a broader understanding of the types of training and training scenarios that may be done to prepare staff members for active shooter situations Develop a broader understanding of facility characteristics that may improve or hamper the ability to shelter in place or evacuate in an emergency situation Paul

Overview Definition Types of training Expectations of staff Tools for training Resources Paul

Definitions FEMA defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and other populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. The National Tactical Officers Association defines active shooter as one or more subjects who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree, demonstrating their intent to continuously harm others.  An active shooter’s overriding objective appears to be that of mass murder, rather than criminal conduct such as robbery, kidnapping, etc. Paul—defines active shooter, shows OSU video Difference between hostage situation & active shooter

Video from The Ohio State University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z9zkU--FLQ Used with permission from The Ohio State University. “Run, Hide, Fight” is a registered phrase from the city of Houston, TX. Paul

Types of training Classroom Based Trainings Live-action Simulations Law Enforcement Training Exercises Post-Event Response Training http://www.acui.org/About_ACUI/Campus_Safety/31580/ Paul Classroom Type Trainings Use of video resources / Q&A sessions with knowledgeable professional (LEO, trained staff, etc.) Table-top exercises – discuss various scenarios in small or large groups Mock simulations (area specific) – take place in specific area with specific scenarios All of these should include step-by-step responses including calling 911 as well as run, hide, fight outcomes Live-action Simulations Have students/staff respond as if gunshots were heard and utilize campus LEOs to sweep specific areas of building after report of active shooter. Full facility (can take extended period of time) or area specific. More difficult as you may need to close area or facility for training Law Enforcement Training Exercises Partner with local LEOs to allow them to run extended training exercises in facility when closed (summer evenings, holiday breaks, etc.) Post-Event Response Training Review event and make changes / adjustments to improve preparedness for future events

What different types of training are being done on your campus? Paul

Tools for training Videos Manuals Workshops Other Campus specific General Manuals Building specific Workshops Other Jason Campus specific: University of Wisconsin-Madison: Focuses on classroom shooting The Ohio State University: you saw it Auburn University: ALICE acronym Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate Center for Personal Protection and Safety When Lighting Strikes: Shots fired on campus—NDSU uses this General City of Houston’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security: Run, Hide, Fight –many schools use this in some format including U of MN

What tools are being used on your campus? Tools for training What tools are being used on your campus? Jason

Expectations of staff Responsibilities Student vs. Professional Run, hide, fight Assist others to safety Student vs. Professional Different expectations Paul

What are the expectations of staff on your campus? Paul

Active Shooter Preparedness Awareness training sessions Annual orientation and refresher Suspicious behavior awareness Invite local law enforcement Conduct threat assessment Prepare emergency response kit Communications protocol Establish immediate response actions Paul

Resources FEMA: IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do http://www.training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-907 Department of Homeland Security: Active Shooter Preparedness https://www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness University of Nebraska – Lincoln (good example of a strong emergency planning website: http://emergency.unl.edu/procedure/shooting-incident I just listed them on this slide. Could use as a handout like we discussed or send the entire presentation

Resources Videos Campus specific General University of Wisconsin-Madison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzArkRxVkKs&feature=youtu.be The Ohio State University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z9zkU--FLQ Auburn University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYn5HMMSz6Y Center for Personal Protection and Safety http://www.cpps.com/shots-fired-on-campus General City of Houston’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security: Run, Hide, Fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0 I just listed them on this slide. Could use as a handout like we discussed or send the entire presentation

Resources Facility Design: ACUI article on facility design: https://www.acui.org/Publications/The_Commons/31044/ National Institute of Building Sciences: https://www.wbdg.org/resources/activeshooter.php CPTED – Crime Prevention through Environmental Design http://www.buildings.com/article- details/articleid/16988/title/the-role-of-buildings-in-mass-shootings/viewall/true.aspx Security Solutions for Enabling and Assuring Business: http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/86190-balancing-design-and-active-shooter- threats I just listed them on this slide. Could use as a handout like we discussed or send the entire presentation

Questions Paul Wraalstad, Associate Director Memorial Union, North Dakota State University paul.wraalstad@ndsu.edu Jason Hancock, Associate Director Student Unions & Activities, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities hanco005@umn.edu